Photo: The famous Kakapo by the name of Richard Henry, who reached an estimated ripe old age of 80 and played a key role in rebuilding the Kakapo population from almost nothing.
The NZ Department of Conservation (DOC) is doing great work in protecting NZ's natural environment and native species. A good example of this their amazing work in saving Kakapo birds as explained in this short 2008 video on YouTube.